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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During QKAt%"1&
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at ^ALR.N+<
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, p2)563#RS
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, ch -.+p3
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and P)k!#*
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, xkPH_+4i8
much of which is said to be based on science. ~L55l2u7
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become um}%<Cy[
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well *$6dN x
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for QGkMT +A
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, =,HxtPJ
tools, echoes, and rainbows. nS$_VJ]~
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It Oh]RIWL
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide DX\|*:,
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the lq[o2\
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, J6s@}@R1
language arts, music, or art! ynQ+yW74Z
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific xJemc3]2
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and %jc
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reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh [i 7^a/ e
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions J }M_Ka
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against 2]i>kV/,0
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this 6{8dv9tK
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with )o [Jxu'
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, iFBH ;
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is needed. (293 words) "u=U@1 ^
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them A."]6R<
will _____. //O9} -
A. work in scientific research institutions -Rcl(Q}LZ
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters R| OY5@
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration 079mn/8;
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. ?K>=>bS^h
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy 6f^q >YP
subject for them to learn RX6s[u Q
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar l< "Z? z
with the process and spirit of science *s[bq;$
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. ;G\RGU~
A. practicing communication skills uu`G<n
B. studying geography zhW.0:9
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C. taking art courses ,
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D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. sY*iRq
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others XkE'k;
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B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty 2 ,bLEhu
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments ;c;5O@R}3
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the aH(B}wh{
passage the writer seems to ______. aNxq_pRb
A. prove that science is a successful course in school 2
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B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school l$mfsm|{:
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict |',$5!:0O
that children who learn science will be good scientists =bDy :yY}
36-40 B A D D C
